Doris Day On A Speeding Motorcycle (Don’t Bring Me Down)

Once again I’ve contributed a mix to the now open to all communal LOFC. Anyone reading this, click the link asap and contribute your musical musings to a wide audience of bored Austin area high schoolers. School is officially out as of today so we’re all glued to our computer anyways! Woo!

lofc:

Hey, Zoe C.S. here. I’ve made a short (for me, anyway) mix to help start LOFC back up. I’m that loud kid jumping into the middle of the empty dancefloor to bust a move.

Here’s the link:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8ki40t

The mix is entitled Doris Day On A Speeding Motorcycle (Don’t Bring Me Down). It’s just a peek at what I’m really loving right now. I know some of my picks will likely be made fun of, but “I don’t give a damn about my bad reputation, a girl can do what she wants to do, and that’s what I’m gonna do.” Thnx Joan.

Tracklist:

1. 99 Luft Problems by Jay-Zena

2. Bad Reputation by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

3. Tribulations (Shallow Version) by LCD Soundsystem

4. Hallelujah by Dear & The Headlights

5. Beethoven’s 5th Golddigger by A plus D

6. Hot’N’Cold (Yelle Remix) by Katy Perry

7. Doris Day by Jack’s Mannequin

8. (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone (Single Version) by The Monkees

9. We’re Wolf by Every Time I Die

10. Fish Tacos (ExtraTarTarBlend) by Immuzikation (big ups to Santi for introducing me to this)

11. Speeding Motorcycle (Daniel Johnston Cover) (Acoustic) by Yo La Tengo

12. Sugar Cane (Demo/Early Version of Losing My Religion and Imitation Of Life) by R.E.M.

13. Don’t Bring Me Down by Electric Light Orchestra

Enjoy! I would love to hear everyone’s opinions on this, good or bad.

More notes from Fun Fun Fun Fest; This time, Dan Deacon worship

Yeah, it’s fangirl time…again. Here’s an excerpt from some of my Fun Fun Fun Fest notes about Dan Deacon:

At first glance, Dan Deacon’s set looked like any other rave show. There were the obligatory bright lights and obnoxious strobes, and the ravers were festival-going kids dressed up in unspeakably loud clothing they will regret in 5-10 years when they have traded in Islands and soda pop for Sebadoh and PBR. Yet, something was different at Dan Deacon’s set, and the intense energy (or, dare I risk my punk points and say…vibe?) compelled me to stay.

One couldn’t help but want to be part of the audience mass that seemed riveted by Dan Deacon. Although the backstagers were acting entirely nonchalant about the whole affair, the crowd was wild; bouncing, dancing, and moving as one big party animal. To see the looks on the fans faces was to see a priest meeting god; pure rapture, unbroken by the outside world that went on as usual around them.

It was part way through when I realized why exactly Dan Deacon matters; it’s not his caring communist-concert ways (equal distribution of front row dancing, now these dancers pick the next dancers, ect.). It’s not his personality, which matches his loud and infectious beats, or his music, which is simple but catchy, almost annoying, but ultimately too fun to hate.

No, Dan Deacon matters because he got dozens and dozens of snotty punks to dance without conciousness right alongside the club kids. At the end of a long dusty festival day in a public park, Dan Deacon not only commanded the attention of the punk rock kids, but inspired them to dance in public with no shame—now that’s a musical miracle.

Deacon’s set ended abruptly midsong. Whether it was intentional on his part or a not-so-accidental cord pull from the crew, I don’t know. However the crowd would not stay silent, and continued to scream and sing for a good few minutes before dispersing. While the set was fantastic, it was the audience that gave me heart. Seeing such devotion is inspiring, and I wish that I saw it more often at shows. More people caring about bands might help this topsy-turvy music industry.

An Open Letter To Punk Rock Music (Written Roughly 5 Minutes After Bouncing Soul’s Set)

Dear Punk Rock,

Please take these roses. We need to talk. I came to the realization today that I need you back in my life. No more empty promises and false words; this time, I want to be with you for good.

See, after an amazing show I often think that a piece of my heart goes with the band as they leave the stage, the club, (and sometimes:) the city, the state. Tonight I feel as though a piece of my heart is in the vans of every punk band leaving Fun Fun Fun Fest tonight. Big and small, young and old, shitty and great, old skool and new style, lifers and posuers; I love you all. I don’t care how silly, self indulgent, or over the top you are, punk rock. I don’t care that you’ve been mass marketed, lost and gained your edge and very exisistence, and inspired some of the all time shittiest tattoos and attitudes.

I used to have a very sure idea of who I was (a punk rocker) and where I fit into the scene, but lately I have been feeling a little lost. I don’t always feel very punk, and I know I’m not the punkest girl. I definitely appreciate many different sorts of music, and I don’t turn to punk as much these days.

But today I could have championed skulls and spikes to the world. Today reminded me of why I chose punk rock and why, in many ways, punk rock chose me back. Almost never have I felt such a great sense of belonging than at the Bouncing Souls show tonight. When I pumped my fists in the air with the crowd and screamed “true believer,” I screamed it like I meant it. I honestly felt like a true believer in punk rock, more than I have in a long time.

As I said before, I’m not the punkest girl. But whenever I stray from punk, it has a way of pulling me back in. I can never escape, thank god. Sure, Mr. Rotten, I’ve gotten the feeling I’ve been cheated, but never by the music.

Yours truly,

Zoe

All the ACL mobile updates in one big snazzy post

So you don’t have to scroll through them all to get to my, ahem, more articulate writing. Ha. I must say, having a press pass to Austin City Limits Music Fest was one of my favorite musical experiences thus far.

September 25th

first mobile update! at the vip room for the paste/bmi acl preparty. weirdass tator tot cassarole & tons of free ciggs. still cool though!

September 26th

free skullcandy headphones at blender party! eatin lunch at press right now. next dell lounge then MUSIC! so far acl has been incredible

a dude just walked by wearing his shirt tucked into his designer undies. is this the new trend? amazing. hotchip are a+ live

watched del tha funky homosapian, got p.terrys, ate one of their excellent burgers, now im at hot chip. never seen them before! stoked!

now i’m watching n.e.r.d. super awesome!!! pharrel is undisputedly the shit. hate me for this, but the david byrne fans are missing out!

sorry david byrne. i ended up at your set anyway. drunken bros, bad sound & songs i didn’t know made me leave nerd. this aint no party! this aint no disco!

now im at alejandro escovedo! cross your fingers for me that he plays velvet guitar cause thats why im here

currently jamming to the world music sounds of manu chau! also ate an AMAZING chicken/avacado cone. it is love!!!!

September 27th

at the press tent about to interview what made milwaukee famous! spent the morning at blender lounge, then caught fleet foxes. good stuff!

im at css! they are sooo awesome! but playing a lot of new songs that i dont know. im just living in eager anticipation of MGMT! ahhh!!!!!

at mgmt. AHHHHH SO EXCITING!!! they just started!

September 28th

just got here and am watching the river city christianettes,an all female black gospel group with a full band. definitely the most energy!

it is only half way through but it is safe to say river city christianettes are my favorite set of acl by far

also last nights beck was ehhh. he left early so he could do an encore and end at 10 but he wasnt called back for an encore! damnnnn

watching octopus project. or feeling them, rather. the keyboard is making everyone in the first few rows vibrate! crazy

watching the jimmies at austin kiddie limits! they are so cute and these kids are adorable!

stars were awesome!!! racentours now, jack white is a beast!

THE FOO FIGHTERS FUCKING RULE!!!!!

Check out/download my guest mix

I made a downloadable mix for the awesome Land Of Cockaigne music blog. I wrote silly things about all the songs. Check it out and then go to Land Of Cockaigne to listen to and read about other amazing mixes. And make sure to check back and follow LOFC because there’s more awesome stuff on the way…

lofc:

SCORE! got my first two guest mixes today and I’m super excited to listen to both of them. Hope to get more soon.

I got this one e-mailed first (by about an hour) so it will get the #1 spot. Here goes:

Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/97w87h

Description:

So I know Colin is all about the short and sweet mixes, but I’m a firm believer in the whole you got an hour and twenty minutes, so fill it theory. So here goes my 24 song 1hour 18min mix, entitled “I Am The Poster On Your Wall.”

1. Lights and Music by Cut Copy
This song just makes me wanna hop on a jet and fly straight to Miami and go clubbing till 5am and then crash in a beach house with all the other obnoxiously dressed club kids. Of course, I can’t get into clubs for a few more years yet, but this song will make me dance wherever and whenever.

2. Oh! Emetophobia! by Showbread.
Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up. I am not sure what that has to do with this love song. But it’s fast and fun so I don’t care.

3. Control by Kid Sister.
So of course everyone knows Kid Sister’s song Pro Nails, and with good reason. But Control is actually my favorite selection by Kid Sis, where she proves that she shines solo as well.

4. Illiterate City by ?
That question mark is not a band name, I just don’t know who did this. Regardless, if you only listen to one song on this CD….please listen to this one. It will blow your mind. I promise. Hint: Jackson 5. and Guns and Roses. Yuhyuhhh.

5. Sally by Foxboro Hot Tubs
So for those not in the pop-punk know, Foxboro Hot Tubs is Green Day’s sideproject. But don’t be scared away; the only reason anyone would know Green Day was involved is Billie Joe Armstrong’s instantly recognizable snotty voice. This song is absically one big Monkees rip off, and it’s awesome.

6. Small Town Girl by Good Shoes
I live in a small town. I want to move to Hollywood. Good Shoes fucking rule. This song makes me really happy. End of story.

7. We Are Rockstars by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
This song is British wanna be Daft Punk awesomeness. I am constantly revising my list of songs I wish would start blasting everytime I walked into a room, but this is currently up there.

8. Live Your Life by T.I. featuring Rihanna
Don’t let the fact that this song samples O-Zone scare you off. It’s a leaked track from T.I.’s upcoming album. It features Rihanna and it’s Top 40 goodness. Rihanna’s part is the shit.

9. Manifest Destiny by Guster
This song is just totally freaking adorable. I love the piano in it. It’s just so upbeat and happy and makes me smile every time.

10. La Valse D’Amelie (Orchestral Version) by Yann Tiersen
This is one of the main songs from the Amelie soundtrack and also one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. It’s just 2 minutes of fantastic and graceful composition. I don’t usually like movie music but I can listen to this on repeat and never get tired.

11. I Like Food by Descendents
…And now for something completely different. Quintessential Descendents clocking in at about 20 seconds.

12. The Gold Song by Bouncing Souls
Bouncing Souls at their punky best. This song makes me wanna pump my fist and yell something snotty.

13. Solo Impala by The Fashion
The first time I heard The Fashion, I hated them. Then they slowly but surely grew on me. They are still a little to American Apparel hipster for me but this song is chillax greatness.

14. Dead Pop Stars by Altered Images
If you appreciate old school snotty punky new wave with a pissed but oddly elegant girl at the mic, then you will be so down with this track. Since I kind of wanna be one of those 1980s angry punk girls, this song makes me wanna go start a shitty loud band.

15. Stayin’ Alive In The Wall by Wax Audio
Pretty much the same description as track 4. Listen. To borrow a phrase from Nike…just do it. This song will also blow your mind. The Who and The Beegees. Mmmhmnnn…

16. Swiss Army Romance by Dashboard Confessional
Yes, you liked Dashboard Confessional in 6th grade. So did I. I just never grew out of it. This is the single that everyone loved, but I still adore it. It’s an all-time fave of mine. You will probably find it boring. That’s cool. I’ll just go cry in my emo corner. Ha.

17. Medicine Man by The Hush Sound
I don’t know what to say. I just really like this song. It’s cool. And Greta Salpeter is the shit. So give it a spin.

18. Antonia by Motion City Soundtrack
My 2nd all-time favorite song about a girl (after Blink-182’s Josie). Even if the song was complete trash (which it isn’t, it rules), I’d listen just for the lyrics.

19. Staring At The Rude Bois by Gallows featuring Lethal Bizzle
This song is actually a cover of Staring At The Rude Bois by The Ruts. Nasty British punk rock…how could you go wrong?

20. L.E.S. Artistes by Santogold
Borderline too hip for my tastes, but Santogold’s raw, awesome voice makes me stand by it.

21. Outta Clothes!! by 5G Productions
The Gym Class Heroes mashed up with Hall And Oates. Yes, it is as fantastic as it sounds.

22. Miami by Taking Back Sunday
All I’m gonna say is that you might be suprised by this song. Yeah, I’m suggesting that you might actually enjoy Taking Back Sunday. Deal. You can continue to brush it off, but I’ll be jamming.

23. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead by Stars
This song is devestatingly gorgeous. Fin.

24. Well I Guess I Wasted My Summer Now by John Ralston
I love the instrumentation on this song. Actually, I love pretty much everything about it, even John Ralston’s I’m-too-cool NYC underground scene voice that sometimes seems at odd with his calm and pretty acoustic-y music. But when it works, it really works, and this song is a perfect example of that.